camber kit
08-Jun-2002, 05:38 PM
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Actually that's a good question. I believe the camber kits are just stronger, and more adjustable, than the stock controller arms. I'm just learning this stuff too. I think you still need to get the alignment done if you play with the suspension (raise or lower a lot in one sitting). But, like I said, I'm just learning...so someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
08-Jun-2002, 10:08 PM
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Originally posted by Dreggs
Actually that's a good question. I believe the camber kits are just stronger, and more adjustable, than the stock controller arms. I'm just learning this stuff too. I think you still need to get the alignment done if you play with the suspension (raise or lower a lot in one sitting). But, like I said, I'm just learning...so someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
Actually that's a good question. I believe the camber kits are just stronger, and more adjustable, than the stock controller arms. I'm just learning this stuff too. I think you still need to get the alignment done if you play with the suspension (raise or lower a lot in one sitting). But, like I said, I'm just learning...so someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
Get it done at the height that you want to keep it at most of the time.....but if you keep playing with it, get ready to buy new tires.
09-Jun-2002, 11:35 AM
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Camber kit allows you change the camber angles you don't get with the original equipment.
You get negative camber when you lower your car and it makes you wheels go like this // \\
The camber kit will make your wheels go back to factory specs which should be like this ll ll
These are a must for cars lowered more than 1.5" in order to prevent premature wear on the inside of tires.
You get negative camber when you lower your car and it makes you wheels go like this // \\
The camber kit will make your wheels go back to factory specs which should be like this ll ll
These are a must for cars lowered more than 1.5" in order to prevent premature wear on the inside of tires.
09-Jun-2002, 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by Mooshu
Camber kit allows you change the camber angles you don't get with the original equipment.
You get negative camber when you lower your car and it makes you wheels go like this // \\
The camber kit will make your wheels go back to factory specs which should be like this ll ll
These are a must for cars lowered more than 1.5" in order to prevent premature wear on the inside of tires.
Camber kit allows you change the camber angles you don't get with the original equipment.
You get negative camber when you lower your car and it makes you wheels go like this // \\
The camber kit will make your wheels go back to factory specs which should be like this ll ll
These are a must for cars lowered more than 1.5" in order to prevent premature wear on the inside of tires.
If you lower your car say for more than 2"
No matter how many alignments you do, without a camber kit, you won't able to align them back to factory specs.
09-Jun-2002, 02:41 PM
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When you lower your car with coilovers, adjust the height to where you would usually have it at, drive it for 2 weeks, then go for an alignment. the results will tell you if you need a camber kit or not.
A little on the negative side is desirable, you don't want perfect 90 degrees on both sides. 1 degree or so negative is better for handling. If the alignment shows too much negative camber, this is when you need to get a camber kit.
There is a washer trick you can do on 5th and 6th gens for the back two wheels. So you only need to buy kits for the front.
A little on the negative side is desirable, you don't want perfect 90 degrees on both sides. 1 degree or so negative is better for handling. If the alignment shows too much negative camber, this is when you need to get a camber kit.
There is a washer trick you can do on 5th and 6th gens for the back two wheels. So you only need to buy kits for the front.
10-Jun-2002, 12:37 AM
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Originally posted by Jugglez
There is a washer trick you can do on 5th and 6th gens for the back two wheels. So you only need to buy kits for the front. [/B]
There is a washer trick you can do on 5th and 6th gens for the back two wheels. So you only need to buy kits for the front. [/B]
hey jugglez whats involved in the washer trick??? they go at the top of the strut tower?
the fronts on my car are fine but my rear wheels need a little adjustment..
does anyone know if aftermarket shocks have an affect on camber??
10-Jun-2002, 01:01 AM
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10-Jun-2002, 09:49 PM
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thanks for all the answers, i havent been online for bout 2 days. about the camber on my car, it is not very noticeable that the front and rear tires are tilted as illustrated in the previous replies. but like what u guys say, eyeballing it isnt enough. so having a camber kit provides more adjustability to align the tires back to factory specs. or just rotate the tires more often maybe?. btw jugglez, put on the shocks i got from u a couple of hours ago and everything is fine now. now i can tell that the skunk2s are doing great. thanks again guys.
02-Jul-2002, 02:38 PM
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you sacrifice tires for performance
you get better handling like this // \\
I would say just leave it
As for the washer trick, DON"T DO IT
It is very dangerous, M BOLTS from Home Depot
will snap and then you're really screwed
Once you loosen the rear control arm screw
you will never tighten it as tight as it was
no matter what hardener or thread lock
you're gonna use
I've heard of people losing their control arms
and going out of control with this method
scary **** dude
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
Ingalls is the name of the manufacturer
you get better handling like this // \\
I would say just leave it
As for the washer trick, DON"T DO IT
It is very dangerous, M BOLTS from Home Depot
will snap and then you're really screwed
Once you loosen the rear control arm screw
you will never tighten it as tight as it was
no matter what hardener or thread lock
you're gonna use
I've heard of people losing their control arms
and going out of control with this method
scary **** dude
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
Ingalls is the name of the manufacturer
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